Friday, September 9, 2011

Earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and now the 10th anniversary of 9/11 looming. This area has been through quite a bit recently. The local news is packed with stories of road closures, heightened security, and power outages. It's enough to make you not want to go outside.

But I did go outside. I can go to Shoprite now and buy groceries because the water has receded. I can drive to and from work, when just last week I was forced to miss a day due to flooded highways. I can jog outside with Joy, because the rain let up this morning.

It takes a while, and we still have a ways to go, but these daily routines are a gentle reminder that hard times do pass. Sometimes, it's only 5 or 6 days for the waters to go down. Sometimes it's a decade before a country starts to heal from a horrifying loss and gaping wound. But this too will pass. And yes, what you're going through, that will pass too.

Said Charlie Brown to Snoopy,

"Are you upset little friend? Have you been lying awake worrying? Well, don't worry...I'm here. The flood waters will recede, the famine will end, the sun will shine tomorrow, and I will always be here to take care of you."

This photo was taken by my good, talented friend Autumn, when we explored the aftermath of Irene.

About Me

I'm a musician who lives in Atlanta with my husband and 2 small sons. The goal of my blog is to write about moments of beauty, joy, humor, inspiration, or whatever else is on my mind. Please visit my very first post where I explain my reasoning (Number One Fan, Feb 4, 2010, link below in Popular Posts). Thanks for reading!